In the Beginning Podcast

We kick off with cricket but it's about shoes! What’s 19-year-old Konstas doing rocking green Adidas Sambas in the official PM’s photo.  This sparked some yarns from Courtney’s time in Europe. Liam compares parenting to running.  We chat gear: Birkenstock Recovery Clogs, Oakley Hybrid Glasses, and prototype Asics. In the WTF segment, we visit Minnesota for some icy adventures before man vs horse races -  leads to chat of ‘Six Foot Track’ the most iconic trail race in Australia.. We wrap up with listener questions on post-injury training and electrolytes around workouts. SHOW NOTES: Cricket: Kostas in Adidas Birkenstock Recovery Clog + Self Massage Tools WTF Segment Crocs-wearing runner posts 1:06:33 half-marathon in Utah Run N Plunge - Embrace Noth Run Club Horse vs Man Marathon History of the Six Foot Track | Sixfoot Oakley Flex Scape

We kick off with a quick look at a Birkenstock map of Sydney—though, oddly, no mention of Crocs? We’ve got some great listener feedback on GPS watches this week, plus a shout-out to a few of the running resolutions sent in for 2025. Liam's Updates: Liam fills us in on the progress of his new breakfast radio show, and when locals can tune in. Courtney's Recap: Courtney talks about joining the ‘Gold Coast Run Co’ on New Year's Eve for their annual tough 25 x 400m session. This got him thinking about the three hardest athletes he’s ever trained with. This week's WTF Segment covers backward marathons, triathlons with dogs, and trail running paired with whiskey. Closing Thoughts: We wrap up by discussing a running philosophy by Mario Fraioli that really resonated with Courtney—sticking to the fundamentals vs trying to get fancy with your training. Show Notes: The Sydney 'Birkenstock border' Man ‘breaks world record’ for fastest marathon… running backwards! @juleskennel - CaniTraithlon @jhwang - Dramathon Follow the Fundamentals - art of running training - Mario Fraioli

This week, we learned it’s not just marathon PB’s at risk from Strava mule cheats – legit marathon qualifying times are getting messed up too. In the WTF segment, we cover a few events that got the fellas' seal of approval, plus an influencer keeping it real and owning his actions. Liam’s got his running mojo back, so we wrap up with our New Year’s running resolutions. Courtney’s been hitting hard sessions out West and training with fast mates over Christmas. We chat racing shoe weights, the top options from big brands, and finish with advice on the best way to track your running progress each week. Show Notes: Richie Porte Swim Set WTF Segment Water Run Canicross Dan Jones - The Porfessional Amateur Shoe Maps @worlderunners Racing Shoe Weight Chart @staykalcerteam Shoe Rotation Map Aroma Armour Bags for Shoe Smell

This week, we’re chatting about where our running motivation is at as we head into the Christmas madness.  We also put an AI training program to the test—how smart is it, really? And we’re diving into power equations in running, exploring whether they can help level the playing field and settle the debate of who’s the "better" runner, regardless of weight. Courtney’s WTF segment is a wild ride, from Simon Says games to the mystery of the "Strava Mule." Trust us, you’ll want to know what that is. Oh, and we’re debating whether competition is actually good for kids, and wondering if there’s a shift happening in nightclubs—could running be the answer to it all? NOTES: WTF SEGMENT REELS Simon Says - ludwigs streamer games Half marathon juggling - @runnerjmd